Chapter 15 Like a new life

Lu Zhanxing secretly thought that they should share the hardship together and never thought about helping them. After all, in this era, marriages were decided by parents and matchmakers, so it would be useless for an outsider like him to say anything.

Even if I persuade him, it won't be good if my brother marries someone else in the future. Wouldn't I be blamed then?

So it’s better not to meddle in other people’s business.

Hearing this, the other three looked at each other in bewilderment. They had already reached the age to get married, and Yu Wei had a child marriage, so he had no say.

The other two also did it for the family, so their opinions were not important.

Several playboys imagined their married life in a depressed mood, but they all felt that it was better than Lu Zhanxing's.

After all, they can still take concubines, but Lu Zhanxing cannot do that because of family rules, so he can only cheat outside to satisfy his cravings.

With the comparison, they all felt that their marriage was definitely much better than Lu Zhanxing's.

The few of them ate and drank until very late, and Lu Zhanxing was sent back home in the carriage arranged by Lin Tao.

Lu Zhanxing naturally returned to his own Liuliyuan, after all, he didn't want to expose his female identity.

Yunfeng Courtyard was busy with trivial matters such as collecting dowries and getting to know the maids. Although it was busy, it was fulfilling.

Liu Xu also gave her some homemade Yu Fu cream to moisturize her skin. She was surprised to learn that Liu Xu knew some medical skills and asked if she could learn from her. Liu Xu was naturally willing to teach her how to make some simple skin care products. After all, the young lady's skin was indeed not very delicate.

Su Xianye was very glad that her husband's maid was so sensible. She also learned that the Anguo Mansion had a family rule that one could take a concubine only if he was childless after the age of 40. At least she would have more than 20 years of freedom.

My father-in-law is busy with official duties every day, but my mother-in-law often comes to visit me. With the love of my mother-in-law and the respect of my husband, the servants don't look at me strangely. Such a life is like a dream.

If it was a dream, she didn't want to wake up.

I secretly told myself that such a life was hard-earned and I must never be greedy.

Knowing that her husband had already gone to bed in Liuliyuan, she also had someone arrange for him to go to bed.

My husband has said that he doesn't like me, so I often advise myself to be content.

But for some reason, I still feel a little empty inside.

I fell asleep with such complicated feelings.

The next day when Lu Zhanxing woke up, he saw the gentle Liu Xu sitting beside him embroidering clothes. The light blue brocade should be made for him.

Seeing that she woke up, she quickly put down her needlework and asked Tingxue, who had been promoted to the second-class maid, to bring in toiletries. She also asked Yu Lu to serve breakfast. She personally helped Lu Zhanxing change his clothes and never asked anyone else to do it.

Looking at Liu Xu who had been busy for him since the whole morning, Lu Zhanxing felt very happy. It turned out that it was so comfortable to have a beautiful woman serving him.

Liu Xu was helping Lu Zhanxing get dressed, and she noticed that the young master had been staring at her with his eyes downcast. She couldn't help but blush, "Young master, what are you looking at? Is there something on my face?"

"Yes." She couldn't help but pinch her face: "It's something that makes people's heart beat faster, but unfortunately I can't fulfill your wish."

It’s a bit sad to talk about this. She doesn’t mind being a man, but unfortunately, God doesn’t allow it. Alas!

Liu Xu was stunned for a moment, then smiled sweetly: "Actually, I think it's pretty good to be like this with the young master."

What does it matter whether it’s a boy or a girl?

As long as the two of them are spiritually compatible, she feels that the young master is better than other men. After all, the young master cannot have sex with those women, and she never has to worry about her being seduced away by other women. Moreover, this secret is only known by her close friend. Isn't this a kind of satisfaction?

Lu Zhanxing didn't care about Liu Xu's thoughts, but went to the side hall to have breakfast. He drank too much yesterday and didn't eat much.

"Master, the servant of Young Master Yang from the Duke of Qing's Mansion brought this land deed over."

Lu Tong came in to report, holding a small box in his hand.

Lu Zhanxing put down his bowl and chopsticks and took it, then took out the title deed from the box. It turned out to be a medium-sized summer resort in the suburbs. He was satisfied that the fat man had kept his promise.

She put the deed back into the box and handed it to Liu Xu, saying, "Send this deed to the young lady and tell her that someone secretly said something rude to her yesterday and I helped her vent her anger. Someone also sent another deed to apologize. Tell her to go out whenever she wants in the future and not to be afraid of others. I will protect her."

Liu Xu took it and said with a smile, "Wouldn't it be more representative of your sincerity if the young master delivered it personally?"

"Don't make a fuss. You know the truth, don't you? What if she falls in love with me? You have to persuade her. Next time she asks who my beloved girl is, just say it's Tang Shishi from the painted boat."

The women in the painted boats are the prostitutes who perform on the boat but not their bodies. They are well-educated, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and are the favorite of literati and scholars.

Lu Zhanxing fell in love with the cool and beautiful Tang Shishi at first sight. She played the pipa very well and spoke in a calm manner.

Whenever the original owner encountered troubles, she would always go to her to complain and then stay overnight. Over time, everyone knew that Tang Shishi was protected by the young master of the Anguo Mansion, and no one would be so tactless as to offend her.

The original owner really treated Tang Shishi, a prostitute, as an intimate elder sister. She did not need anyone to comfort her, she just wanted someone to listen to her troubles. Of course, she would not be foolish enough to tell her secrets, even those trivial matters.

It is understandable that a beloved prostitute cannot become the wife of the second son of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion.

Hearing this, Liu Xu could only nod her head: "I understand! Young Master, you must be careful when you are outside, and don't let anyone take advantage of you."

This is because the young master disguised himself so well, otherwise he would be exposed sooner or later if he often went to those places of brothels.

"Got it!" After eating a colorful breakfast, Tingxue and Yulu cleaned up the table, and Lu Zhanxing ran to Yunfengyuan to visit Su Xianye.

Daily concern: "Are you still living in the same place?"

Su Xianye smiled slightly and said gratefully: "Thank you for your concern, my husband. I am living a very comfortable life."

"That's good. If you have time, please help me spend more time with mother. My three sisters are married far away and rarely come home, so I can only rely on you, Madam."

Her three sisters didn't even come back for her wedding, which shows that the journey was too long and they couldn't make it in time. They are probably still on their way.

Speaking of the three sisters, Lu Zhanxing could only sigh helplessly in his heart, knowing that none of them had a good ending.

Speaking of her mother-in-law, Su Xianye smiled very gently: "Mother treats me very well. I even had breakfast at her place this morning. Don't worry, my husband. I will definitely be filial to my mother."

Her biological mother passed away suddenly, and her stepmother was on guard against her every day. Now that she has met such a reasonable mother-in-law like Luo, she really feels super lucky.

"Thank you for your hard work. You were busy all day yesterday. Are you exhausted?"

"Not tired. I have collected some dowry. My husband asked me to buy more property. I asked Xiulan to buy more than a dozen shops and two medium-sized farms in four streets in the capital. I will have a living income in the future. Even if I want to eat fresh fruits, I don't have to go out to buy them..."

She enthusiastically shared yesterday's feat with her husband. The resentment and sorrow in her eyes faded a lot, and she looked much more lively, as if she was reborn.

There is indeed a saying that getting married is like being reborn again. I think Su Xianye should like this new life very much.

Lu Zhanxing listened while drinking tea, making a few comments from time to time, and the two of them had a very pleasant conversation.